Bad news for Caddy fans, as the latest word is that Cadillac will not build a coupe-convertible version of their classy CTS coupe.
This is really odd, as coupe-convertibles from other luxury carmakers are hot items. To make matters worse, Cadillac's explanation as to why the decision, does nothing but raise more speculation and more questions.
"We're pleased to be the subject of speculation...
Maybe that's a sign that the CTS has struck a chord with some folks. This issue of a convertible is one of the very rare times where we decline the offer to comment.," states Cadillac spokesman David Caldwell.
Here's Inside Line's take: Failure To Launch: Cadillac CTS Coupe Convertible
Here's Inside Line's take: Failure To Launch: Cadillac CTS Coupe Convertible
slickersdrip says:
11:06 AM, 05/15/08
Declining to offer comment doesn't exactly translate to, "Not going to happen," to me. Maybe it's just wishful thinking.
ateixeira says:
11:22 AM, 05/15/08
That would be a shame. The coupe was gorgeous.
desmolicious says:
01:19 PM, 05/15/08
This convertible is great and would sell really well. But it's not going to be produced. Instead we have the showroom anchor Caddi XLR converible that no-one wants.
albook says:
01:20 PM, 05/15/08
Dumb Move! Maybe it's just the photoshop pic, (though I'm not hugely impressed by the coupe) but this is HAWT. Better than the 3 Series convertible and the photoshoped pics of the G convertible. GM killed a winner. Wow- that's a first. maybe this really is a plus for GM.
hondacura4 says:
02:51 PM, 05/15/08
I like the sedan, and the coupe but the convertible just doesnt have the same.....somethings just not right with it.
brucedm says:
07:16 PM, 05/15/08
No gain, no loss. Let the coupe get a foothold first. If thats successful, like BMW, a ragtop will follow.
kenlichtig says:
12:05 AM, 05/16/08
GM will be bleeding red ink again because of the strikes they are enduring. Their large Truck Based SUV and P/U Trucks are lanquishing on it's dealers lots. They only subcompact they sell is the South Korean Aveo. Chevy Colbalt and the 2 door Pontiac G5 are so inferior to the competition. Does GM care? Hell no because inferior or not, here comes GM.
billt9 says:
11:26 AM, 05/16/08
Since when does
no comment. = no.
Is that quote what this post is citing?
Someone needs remedial English.
slickersdrip says:
08:30 PM, 05/16/08
Billt9,
At the very least, a remedial PR class.
estreka says:
12:11 PM, 05/17/08
Coupes turned convertibles usually don't turn out well, but that looks fantastic. It's like a mini XLR, only with better interior.